CLEARVIEW REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mullica Hill, New Jersey

 

Reorganization Meeting

April 24, 2008

 

Call to Order:

 

The reorganization meeting of the Clearview Regional Board of Education was held on the above date in the Administration Building Public Meeting Room.  Mrs. Esther Pennell, Business Administrator, called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Statement of Public Meeting in Accordance with the New Jersey Public Meetings Act:

 

It was announced that in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act (Chapter 231, P.L. 1975), advance notice of this meeting has been provided by publishing written notice in the media and posting notice at the District Administration Building.

 

Flag Salute:

 

The Flag Salute was said by all present.

 

 

Report of Election Results:

 

Mrs. Pennell reported to the Board of Education, the following election results:

 

                To the Board of Education

 

                                Mantua Township

                                               

Michael Riggs

-Three Year Term

Frank Smith

-Three Year Term

John Hughes

-One Year Term

 

                                Harrison Township

 

Timothy VanNoy

-Three Year Term

 

                Annual School Budget

 

Yes

1,054

No

679

 

Oaths of Office:

 

Mrs. Pennell administered the Oath of Office to the following newly elected board members:

 

John Hughes – One Year Term – Mantua Township

Michael Riggs – Three Year Term – Mantua Township

Frank Smith – Three Year Term – Mantua Township

Timothy VanNoy – Three Year Term – Harrison Township

 

Roll Call Attendance:

 

                Roll call/attendance was then taken:

 

Present:

Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk

Absent:

None.

 

Appointment of Board President:

 

                Mrs. Pennell opened the floor for nominations for Board President.

 

Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Trifiletti, to nominate Mr. Michael Riggs for the position of Board President for 2008/2009 (until the next reorganization occurs).

 

                Mrs. Pennell asked for any other nominations.

 

                Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Trifiletti, that the nominations for Board President be closed.

 

                The motion to approve Mr. Michael Riggs as Board President was approved by a roll call vote as follows:

               

Yea:

Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk

Nay:

None.

Abstention:

Mr. Miller

 

Appointment of Vice President:

 

                Mrs. Pennell opened the floor for nominations for Board Vice President:

 

Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Mrs. Atkins, to nominate Mr. Michael Wolk for the position of Board Vice President for 2008/2009 (until the next reorganization occurs).

 

                Mrs. Pennell asked for any other nominations.

 

                Mr. Smith moved, seconded by Mrs. Atkins, that the nominations for Board Vice President be closed.

 

                The motion to approve Mr. Michael Wolk as Board Vice President was approved by a roll call vote as follows:

 

Yea:

Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk

Nay:

None.

 

Code of Ethics Presentation:

 

Mrs. Pennell made a presentation to the Board of Education regarding the Code of Ethics for School Board Members required under the School Ethics Act, C.178, P.L. 2001.

 

Appointments:

 

                Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Betlejewski, that the Board of Education approve the following appointments:

 

a.       Appointments for Professional Services:

 

(1)       Auditor – Nick Petroni & Associates

(2)       Solicitor/Labor Relations – Frank Cavallo – Parker, McCay

(3)       Treasurer of School Monies -  Gayle Tschopp through June 30, 2008

(4)       Secretary to the Board of Education – Esther R. Pennell

(5)       Architect of Record – Faridy, Veisz, Fraytak

(6)       Insurance Agent – Porch Insurance, A Division of Commerce National

(7)       Affirmative Action Officer – Barbara Castleberry

(8)       Title IX Coordinator – Jeff Chierici

(9)       Section 504 Compliance Officer – Jeff Chierici

(10)    ADA Officer – Jeff Chierici

(11)    Affirmative Action Officer for Public Bidding and Contracts for the 2008/2009 school year (Public Agency Compliance Officer, P.A.C.O.) – Esther R. Pennell

(12)    Custodian of Government Records as per the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47A:1A-1 – Esther R. Pennell

(13)    Purchasing Agent – Establishing the bid level as defined by the Qualified Purchasing Agent status of $29,000 – Esther R. Pennell

(14)    Records Custodian for Student Records as per the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47A:1A-1 – Barbara Castleberry

(15)    Personnel Records as per the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47A:1A-1 – Superintendent

(16)    Homeless Liaison – Maggie Monk

(17)    Issuing Officer of Working Papers for the 2008/2009 school year – Barbara Castleberry

(18)    Right-to-Know Officer for the 2008/2009 school year – Dennis Leggoe

(19)    Safety Officer for the 2008/2009 school year – Dennis Leggoe

(20)    Indoor Air Quality Designee for the 2008/2009 school year – Dennis Leggoe

(21)    Chemical Hygiene Officer for the 2008/2009 school year – Dennis Leggoe

(22)    Integrated Pest Management Coordinator for the 2008/2009 school year – Dennis Leggoe

(23)    AHERA Coordinator for the 2008/2009 school year – Dennis Leggoe

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk

Nay:

None.

 

Adoptions:

 

                Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mrs. Atkins, that the Board of Education approve the following adoptions:

 

a.       All Policies, Procedures and all Curriculum to include textbooks.

b.       The permitted pupil records in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-6.3(a)2:

 

·         Personal data which identified each pupil enrolled

·         Record of daily attendance

·         Pupil progress according to the district system of evaluation

·         History and status of physical health compiled in accordance with State regulations

·         Records regarding the education of educationally handicapped pupils

c.        The current Purchasing Manual.

d.       The Safety & Security Plan.

e.        The Code of Ethics

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk

Nay:

None.

Abstention:

Mr. VanNoy (a & c)

 

Designations:

 

                Mr. Betlejewski moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Board of Education approve the following designations:

 

a.       Approval of Depositories:

Susquehanna Bank for the following accounts:

               

General Warrant (Account)

Payroll Account

Agency Account

Athletic Account

Student Activities Account

Cafeteria Account

School Store Account

Building Project Account

Unemployment Comp. Account

Adult/Community School Account

Supt/Business Admin. Account

Dependent Day Care Account

 

b.       Approval of Signatories:

·         Warrant Account - President, Board Secretary, Treasurer

·         Agency Account - Business Administrator

·         Payroll Account – Treasurer

·         Cafeteria Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent, Food Service Director

·         Athletic Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent, HS Building Administrators

·         Student Activities Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent, HS Building Administrators

·         School Store Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent, HS Building Administrators

·         Adult/Community School Account - Business Administrator, Director of Adult/Community School

·         Unemployment Compensation Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent

·         Superintendent/Business Administrator’s Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent

·         Building Project Account - Business Administrator, Superintendent

·         NJ/ARM - Business Administrator, Superintendent, Secretary/Business Assistant

 

c.        Approval of the Gloucester County Times and Courier Post newspapers as the official newspapers of the Clearview Regional Board of Education for Public Notices in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk

Nay:

None.

 

Other:

 

        Mr. Wolk moved, seconded by Mr. Hughes, that the Board of Education approve the following items:

 

a.       Approval of the following petty cash amounts for the 2008/09 school year:

·         Transportation Office - $300.00

·         Central Office - $200.00

·         High School – $100.00

·         Middle School - $100.00

·         Superintendent/Business Administrator’s Acct. - $500.00

·         Student Activities Director - $100.00

·         Adult Community School - $50.00

 

b.       Approval of the 2008/2009 tax levy certifications for both Harrison and Mantua Townships.

c.        Approval of the job descriptions contained in the current Job Description Manual.

d.       Approval of the annual review of procedures regarding over-expenditure of funds in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:20-2.12.

e.        Approval to enter into a Cooperative Pricing Agreement within the County of Gloucester for the purchase of work, materials and supplies as needed during the 2008/2009 school year.

f.        Approval to grant the Superintendent of Schools authority to transfer funds between board meetings.

g.        Approval of the payment of bills between board meetings as needed on an emergency basis with the full list to be presented at subsequent meeting for ratification.

h.       Approval of the Day, Time and Place for Worksessions and Regular Meetings (see attached detailed list of dates – Attachment A):

·         Worksessions will be held the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building.

·         The Regular meetings of the Board will be held the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building. (Exceptions to this schedule are noted on the attached detailed list of dates.)

 

The motion was approved by a roll call vote:

 

Yea:

Mrs. Atkins, Mr. Betlejewski, Mr. Hughes, Mr. Miller, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Smith, Mr. Trifiletti, Mr. VanNoy, Mr. Wolk

Nay:

None.

Abstention: